Bodywork Connections

Recommendation for Doug

sara — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:03:50 +0000

Doug is very knowledgeable with respect to the human body.

I have fibromyalgia and in the 8 years that I have lived in NC, there have been very few massage therapists that I have found to be capable of working with my muscle spasms and trigger points. Unlike many other fibromyalgia patients I require a deep tissue massage of which Doug is very in tune with as well as knowing when I need a lighter touch. I would recommend Doug to anyone looking for a tension relieving massage.

Sincerely,
DA, Holly Springs, NC

SacroWedgy Success jde-hs,nc

sara — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:00:47 +0000

Thank you for introducing me to the Sacro-Wedgy. I am using it faithfully and gaining great results. My chiropractor is noticing that I am maintaining my low back adjustments better. I am feeling an overall sense of greater strength, stability and less pain. Thank you. jd

Massage & Asthma in Children

sara — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:23:32 +0000

http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201112019.aspDecember 2011

Massage Therapy May Improve Asthma Symptoms in Children

Massage therapy may improve lung function for children with asthma, according to a new study.

Numerous theories exist on how massage therapy may be beneficial, although there is limited research on the mechanism of action. There is promising preliminary evidence that suggests massage therapy may be beneficial to the lung function of children with asthma; however, data are not conclusive.

In a new study, 60 children with asthma were randomly assigned to receive 20 minutes of massage therapy from their parents at home for five weeks in addition to standard asthma care, or to a control group of only standard care. Several lung function tests, including spirometry, which measures the volume of air that can be inhaled or exhaled, forced expiratory flow in one second, which is the speed of air coming out of the lung, were performed on the first and last day of treatment.

The researchers found that at the end of the study, forced expiratory flow was significantly higher for children in the massage therapy group when compared to the control group. There was also a significant improvement in the forced respiratory flow to forced vital capacity (volume of air that can be forced out after full inspiration) ratio. No significant improvements were found for other lung function tests, including the peak expiratory flow.

MT reduces pain post Thoracic Surgery

sara — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0000

http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14516

Highly recommend Doug Pekera

sara — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:50:05 +0000

“I’ve been going to Sara for nearly 10 years. I’ve tried other people when she’s unavailable but no one has ever been able to help me the way she does…until now. With her encouragement, I tried Doug last year when she was busy. He’s wonderful. I have scoliosis and a stressful job requiring long hours of sitting. Now I see him at least twice a month, sometimes every week. He’s tuned in to why and where my back hurts, he’s amazing. I know I’m a tough customer with a tricky spine. It’s a huge relief knowing there are now two people who can help me when I need “unwound” quickly!”

~MS, Holly Springs~

Lisa-Hickory

sara — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:32:29 +0000

What do I love about you?…… hmm……..it is your consistent desire to make a difference in people’s lives, to educate them and help them find ways to heal.

Mrs. G.B., Clayton, NC

sara — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:42:42 +0000

After two months my back is still doing better than it has since 1979 when I injured it in a fall. It’s just unreal how much better I feel and now I can do activities that I haven’t been able to in years. I just wanted you to know that I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate all you have done for me (and in only “one” session of therapy.) You really are a priceless asset to that chiropractic office in Holly Springs. I look forward to coming in again for your ‘special’ touch of massage therapy.

Once again, Thanks ever so much,

Mrs. G. B. , Clayton, NC

LH, Holly Springs, Client since 2003

sara — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:29:32 +0000

“I consider Bodywork Connections an integral part of my health maintenance and improvement program, not a luxury. Sara, Donna, and Teresa are truly therapeutic specialists and know the body like no one else around here. They have carried me through chronic disc injuries, new foot injuries, pregnancy, and now ‘mommy’ injuries. Without exaggeration, Bodywork Connections is the first call I make when I don’t feel well.” — LH, Holly Springs, client for over 8 years

Dick R, Holly Springs

sara — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:57:31 +0000

“I have been on the Yearly massage program (Annual Program) for over ten years (even before Sara opened her office with Dr. Atwell) and the benefits have been just tremendous. The way I feel for the entire month knowing that my body has cleansed all of the toxins and worked out all of the stress knots is reassuring of all of the other benefits. I will continue the monthly massage not only for the health benenfits but also because of the affordability incentive.”

Todd H., Raleigh NC

bodywork — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:51:49 +0000

“Thanks, the massage rocked! I will be calling you often for more massage!”